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Dyer stormwater board cites heavy June rains, urges speed on pump-station projects as basements flood
Summary
At a July 15 meeting the Dyer Stormwater Board reviewed a new rainfall analysis showing intense June storms, consultants reported infrastructure strain and a council liaison described widespread basement flooding and insurance delays; the board prioritized advancing pump-station and ditch projects.
Brian, director of stormwater, told the board July 15 that a rainfall analysis prepared by Jeff Dvorak in the meeting packet documents the unusually heavy storms this year and merits members’ review.
Consulting engineer Joe said the 213th Street gauge recorded “4 and a half inches of rainfall in 28 hours” on June 10–11 and the nearby ditch rose about 10 feet, reaching a gauge height of 12.3 feet. He said the two-stage ditch by town hall performed as intended during that event and that Northgate pump-station design work is underway and expected to be completed this fall.
The report matters because residents continue to experience property damage. Mary, the council liaison, described multiple homes with flooded basements and slow insurance response: “Allstate is three weeks behind,” she said, adding that she and neighbors have faced mold and other health concerns following flood cleanup. Mary urged the board to prioritize the two pump stations — Northgate and Shannon’s Bridge — so affected households get relief sooner.
Board members and consultants discussed coordination tasks needed to advance projects, including working with NIPSCO for pole relocations tied to two-stage ditch work and completing pump-station design before property closings. Brian invited members to a NYSWAG technical meeting on Aug. 4 at Plum Creek Center to review stormwater topics and the Dvorak analysis.
Next steps: the board said design work on the Northgate pump station will continue, staff will coordinate with utilities on pole relocation, and members will monitor contractor readiness for High Point Prairie drainage improvements. The board also planned to communicate with the town council about other funding or policy questions raised in the meeting.
